Government Affairs Associate

Description

Hudson Institute seeks a government affairs associate to support Hudson’s engagement with US and international policymakers. This role will advance Hudson’s mission by conducting and facilitating high-level bipartisan interactions with Congress, the executive branch, foreign embassies, and other relevant domestic and international organizations. This position demands a personable, highly organized individual with excellent communication skills and a deep interest in current events. This is a full-time position based out of Hudson’s Washington, DC office reporting to the director of external affairs.

About Hudson Institute 

Hudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, DC, dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. For more than half a century, Hudson Institute has been challenging conventional thinking by developing new ideas and practical solutions to shape critical foreign and domestic policy decisions.

Essential Position Responsibilities 

• Organizes, conducts, and staffs briefings and discussions to promote constructive dialogue and policy development.
• Cultivates and manages collaborative working relationships within the policy community. 
• Manages the contact information of key administration and congressional officials and staff involved in the public policy process.
• Attends congressional hearings and prepares occasional memos summarizing key points of discussion.
• Tracks important dates on the congressional and administration calendars, including committee hearings, floor votes, visits by foreign dignitaries overseas travel by US officials, and keeps Hudson leadership and experts informed of key developments.
• Drafts high-quality written materials, including briefing memos, invitations to members of Congress and senior administration officials, and other correspondence.
• Conducts research on policy proposals and other matters, as needed.

Requirements

• Commitment to Hudson Institute’s mission and supporting the work of the Institute’s scholars and staff.
• Three years of relevant work experience, preferably including Capitol Hill, executive branch, legislative affairs, or prior think tank government affairs roles.
• Strong knowledge of executive branch organization, congressional committee structure, and the legislative process, with familiarity in US national security and foreign policy.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with congressional and executive branch staff. A broad network of contacts on Capitol Hill is a strong plus.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to stay highly organized and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to identify engagement opportunities in a dynamic policy environment. 
• Technologically savvy, including proficiency with contact management/CRM tools and Excel for tracking engagements, events, and congressional and executive branch activities. 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to acting with integrity and the utmost professionalism.